Newcastle City

Last updated 28 September 2026

Labour Day Hours: Our libraries will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 5 October. Return chutes will be open and normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 6 October. Members can renew borrowed items and access content via the Newcastle Libraries app or website.

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:30am – 8pm
Friday: 9:30am – 6pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 2pm
Closed: Sunday

Phone

02 4974 5342 Newcastle City Library
02 4974 5330 Local History Library

Accessibility Information

We're working to make our libraries more accessible for everyone. Newcastle City Library, including the Local History Library, offers the following features to support people with disability:

Access ramp at main entrance
Automatic doors access to the ground floor
Hearing loop
JAWS screen readers on public PCs
Accessible PC keyboard on request
Noise cancelling headphones
Newspaper tablet
Accessible lifts between library levels
Adjustable height desks
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet located on the ground floor
Baby nappy change table located on the ground floor
Quiet room on the ground floor

Location

War Memorial Cultural Centre
15 Laman Street
Newcastle 2300